@thatgeoguy my parents lived through the second World War but didn't think there was anything really noteworthy about their lives at the time since they were just kids far from the front lines, not soldiers in battle.
But I think it was fascinating hearing about how they made do with rationing, hearing of friends, family and neighbors who were in battle, dad living near an internment camp and making friends with Japanese kids etc.
There's no way of knowing what people will find interesting!